Not good news, I'm afraid.
Nov. 24th, 2010 09:52 pmThere was a second explosion in the Pike River Mine today and it doesn't look as though it's possible for anyone to have survived. The methane levels inside were measured at 95% earlier today, which seems to indicate the men would probably have died fairly quickly. Today's explosion, which wasn't caused by anything the rescuers were doing, has pretty much put paid to any hopes of survivors. You can read the updates for today here if you would like more details, but the above basically covers it.
My thoughts and heartfelt sympathies go out to all the families who have lost their brothers, sons and fathers.
My thoughts and heartfelt sympathies go out to all the families who have lost their brothers, sons and fathers.